Iowa Old Press
Du Buque visitor
Dubuque Co., Iowa
Wednesday, May 10, 1848
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REGULAR PACKET
For St. Louis, Dubuque, and Potosi Packet
The new and light draught St. Peters, W. S. GRIMES,
Master, will commence her regular trips, on the opening of
navigation, in the above trade, touching at all intermediate
landings, and will continue in the trade the entire season. Her
accommodations are not surpassed by any boat in the trade. For
freight or passage apply on board or to P. & R. C. WAPLES,
Dubuque, March 1, 1848.
PERIODICAL LIBRARY
The subscriber proposes to connect with his BOOK STORE,
a LIBRARY OF PERIODICAL STANDARD LITERATURE, to embrace the most
popular productions of the periodical press in Europe and
America. Those gentlemen, in the city, who wish access to such a
library, are desired to leave their names at the BOOK STORE,
during this week – terms $3 per annum.
R. SPAULDING
REGULAR PACKET
For St. Peters, St. Croix, Dubuque and Galena.
The very light draught steamer Pearl, having been
purchased expressively for the above trade, and placed under the
command of A. MONTGOMERY. Will run during the whole season. Every
attention will be given to the comfort of passengers and the
interest of SHIPPERS. For freight or passage apply on board or to
E. LANGWORTHY, Dubuque.
ENCOURAGE HOME MANUFACTURES
THOSE wishing to be furnished with GRAVE stones, TOMBS,
MONUMENTS, Sun Dials, Horizontal and Vertical, Hearth stones,
sinks, &c., will do well to call on the subscriber, at his
workshop, on the corner of Locust and Second Streets, as he is
now prepared to furnish any of the above articles; also anything
else in his line of business, with warranted correctness, on
short notice and most reasonable terms, either in cash or
produce. THOMAS HURLEY; N. B. The strictest attention paid to
orders from a distance, directed to the subscriber, Dubuque, Dec.
4th, 1845.
REGULAR PACKET
For Galena, Dubuque, Burlington, Bloomington, Rock
Island, and all intermediate landings.
The new and fast running steamer Dubuque, EDWARD H.
BEENKE, master, having been thoroughly painted and refitted, is
now equal, in speed, comfort and accommodations to any boat in
the trade; she having a “Doctor” attached to her
engines, making her doubly safe. Passengers and shippers may rely
on her continuing in the trade the entire season, and no pains
will be spared to promote the interests of all who may favor her
with their patronage. For freight or passage apply on board, or
to RANNEY & CO., St. Louis, W. HEMPSTEAD & CO., Galena or
P. & R. C. WAPLES, Dubuque.
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Miner's Express
Dubuque Co., Iowa
Wednesday, May 17, 1848
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SCHOOL
MR. AND MRS. RICE will announce to the Citizens of
Dubuque and vicinity; that they will open School in the East room
of the basement of the Stone Church on Monday the 8th inst.and
most respectfully solicit a share of patronage. REFERENCES- Rev.
Mr. Holbrook, A. S. Hetherington, and Judge King. N.B. A few
scholars can be accommodated with board with the family of the
principal, and all who wish can be accommodated in good families
in town. LUCIAN RICE-Principal, Nov. 17th 1847
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